On Gammel Strand, along the canal near Amagertorv, they are building a new Metro station. The sign says it will be finished in 2018, which I suppose means another five or six years of construction works.

Helligåndskirken, or The Church of the Holy Ghost

The Church of the Holy Ghost (in Danish “Helligåndskirken”) off the pedestrian shopping street “Strøget”, Niels Hemmingsensgade and Valkendorfsgade has also been partly camouflaged with containers and cranes. A pity, it is quite beautiful. On certain times during the day its bells play a selection of Danish hymns. If you can hear them over the construction noise. 😉

Niels Hemmingsensgade seen from Gråbrødre Torv

Niels Hemmingsensgade is partially passable for pedestrians and compact cars. This view is from Gråbrødre Torv.

Valkendorfsgade, on the other hand, is only passable if you are flexible.

Skindergade, view towards Købmagergade

Pedestrians and bikes can pass from Skindergade out into Købmagergade. Skindergade literally means “Skinner Street”, Købmagergade means “Merchant Street” and is an important shopping street.

It is on Købmagergade that you find the Round Tower (actually the tower of the Trinitatis Church (“Trinitatiskirken”)). Right now, though, the problem seems to be finding your way into Købmagergade. 😉

Danes often associate Købmagergade with the robbery against the large post office in this street on November 3, 1988, during which a young police officer was shot and killed. The robbers turned out to be a gang responsible for a series of violent robberies in Denmark, who committed their crimes in order to raise money for the Pupular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, or PFLP – a terrorist organization. None of the gang members were sentenced for killing the police officer, since in court they all “didn’t remember” who fired the killing shot.

Nørreport Station

Nørreport Station, the busiest station in Denmark, is also being rebuilt. It is expected that the “New Nørreport” will be finished in 2015; until then only buses are allowed to drive here. Trains arriving at the subterranean platforms are also restricted at certain times, either not stopping or stopping at one or the other end of the platforms.

Øster Voldgade, view towards Nørreport Station

As you can see, work is also ongoing here in Øster Voldgade.

Østerport Station, camouflaged behind containers, fences, etc.

Work is also ongoing near Østerport Station in eastern Copenhagen.

I am really looking forward to getting my nation’s capital back. Until then, I heartily suggest that tourists who wish to see Wonderful Copenhagen wait four or five years, when the city is hopefully wonderful once more!